| "The
best thing I ever did as president of KLM was to hire Frantz
Simon as Technical Director for our small club. Frantz’s
passion and commitment to soccer is unsurpassed. All his training
sessions and teaching programs are fun with measured pace.
Frantz has provided one on one coaching to almost every player
and coach at KLM and he knows everyone of them by his or her
first name. All the kids from the youngest to the oldest enjoy
working with Frantz and wish that he could be their team coach
for the whole year. Under the direction of Frantz the majority
of our players and our teams have significantly improved over
last year. I highly recommend Frantz Simon’s coaching
and teaching program."
Joe
Martins,
KLM
President
"
I have had the pleasure to work with Frantz and observe him
in his capacity as a coach of elite players and club players,
both girls and boys, over the past few years. His results
with teams and individuals are impressive. He has the ability
to teach the skills of the game to young players while at
the same time inspiring in them a love of the game. Frantz
is a dedicated, professional coach who we are lucky to have
in Vancouver and BC."
Peter
MacDonald,
VP Boys, Kerrisdale Soccer Association
"
Frantz Simon is a phenomenal soccer coach, with a knowledgeable,
passionate, positive approach to the game that all of his
players respect and respond to. Players want to be on a Frantz
Simon coached team. I have seen first hand that boys and girls
want to learn, practice and play well for him. He brings out
the best in the kids fortunate enough to have him as a coach."
Randey
Brophy,
President
- Point Grey Youth Soccer Club
Director
- Vancouver Youth Soccer Association
This
is a man with “soccer class” that has earned the
respect of coaches, players and parents all around this province.
This is a respect that has been earned by his actions more
than his words; I like what he says and I love what he does:
Frantz
is a brilliant coach who does well, with all his heart, for
our girls and the youth of this district.
Seona
Johnston,
Past
- President of Dunbar
Vice
President of VRGSA
"A
few years ago while attending Peter Zezel’s Hockey &
Soccer Camp in Toronto; we had the pleasure of meeting Frantz
Simon. Frantz is an outstanding person and coach. His exceptional
skills and vast knowledge of soccer, combined with his charismatic
personality and superb energy level is absolutely amazing!
Our
son, Darian, had played hockey for several years, however,
he had never played soccer. The results of Darian’s
training with Frantz after the first day were truly astounding.
Not only did Darian learn soccer skills, he had a fabulous
time while doing so!
With
hard work, perseverance, and Frantz’s guidance, Darian
has been able to utilize his soccer skills in his hockey;
thus making him a higher caliber player.
Working
with Frantz Simon is a golden opportunity!"
Troy & Sheila Balser,
Michigan, USA
"Frantz
was the coach for our children's 'Simple Simon' soccer daycamps
in the summer. The children looked forward to coming back
each day and didn't want the week to end!! The skills they
learned were not only soccer-related, but important life skills
such as team work and respect. Frantz's interaction with the
parents was open and honest and the feedback we received was
extremely positive. As his supervisor, I found him to be professional,
organized and passionate about sharing his skills. Thank-you
for your contributions to our community!"
Kirsten
Close,
Recreation Programmer,
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
"My
son is currently a goalie on a U17 gold team. From the age
of 11 he has benefited from Frantz's highly skilled ability
to assess and develop training to suit his changing needs.
He is a dynamic, high energy coach that sets an exemplary
example of sportsmanship and mastery of the game of soccer.
And his gregarious manner enables the easy growth of a positive
and rewarding relationship between player and coach."
Faye
Jensen
"As
a coach, motivator, and role model Frantz is great! His positive
upbeat style, incredible energy level, and extremely high expectations
of the kids he coaches inspires them all to be their best! One
can't ask for much more than this!"
Irene Cultum
Coach, Player, Mum
"During
the 2004 season I had the privilege of being the team manager
for the Lower Mainland in the Inter Provincial League.
Our
Coach Frantz created a very successful team from the players
that tried out for this league. I was very impressed with
how Frantz managed to get the most out of players and make
them this winning team in such a short period of time.
Comment
from my son: 'Why can’t I have Frantz as my coach for
the whole year?'"
Peter
Buree,
President, Vancouver Youth Soccer Association
"Our
two teenage sons, Cory and Ted, participated in a one-week
soccer clinic with Frantz this summer. In addition, Frantz'
services were retained to coach Ted's U13 soccer team in 2002-3.
Both of our boys give him top grades!
They learned tremendously from Frantz's coaching, and had
a lot of fun in the process. Frantz worked them hard, but--given
his positive attitude, in-depth knowledge of soccer, and obvious
skill as an effective communicator--a very good time was had
by all. Frantz is a natural leader, and is highly respected
by those whom he coaches."
Joanie McEwen and Irwin Nathanson
" I have known Frantz for several years in my capacity
as a team manager and a Divisional Boys Coordinator. I first
met Frantz when our U-14 Boys Silver Team was looking for a
coach. He was referred to me by a parent whose son had previously
been coached by Frantz. In order to observe his rapport with
young children, I dropped in unexpectedly on a summer class
he was instructing, which included 10-12 year olds, many of
whom had never played soccer before. I found him to be very
charismatic and successful at keeping this group focused while
imparting basic skills and a heavy dose of encouragement. We
asked him to voluntarily run some practices which he did. He
was well received by our boys and their parents. We subsequently
hired him to be our coach.
In
his coaching capacity Frantz stresses the physical, psychological
and tactical components of the game more than anyone that
I have ever observed. He is not only skilled at the game,
but loves to share his knowledge and insight. Each child he
coaches is encouraged to be a solid and sportsmanlike team
player regardless of their skill level."
Frank Jensen
"Frantz
coached our son (U 14) during a summer soccer league. It was
a most enjoyable and also successful season - Frantz taught
the boys new skills and encouraged them during the games.
His love for the game was obvious and good sportsmanship came
first. He earned the respect of the players and parents."
Barbara
Buree
"Dear
Frantz,
I really enjoyed watching a pro like yourself
run this past week's excellent program. The kids had a great
time and gained many valuable lessons. Thank your for the
opportunity to observe and learn."
Jim Cryder
"Dear Frantz,
I'll never forget the buzz Dylan (&
I) got from your Simple Simon Soccer camps at David Lam Park
so many years ago, as well as the clinic you did for his KLM
team at Riley Park that horribly rainy night. I think he's
still under your momentum from them!"
Darren
Brereton
"Hi
Frantz!
Thanks so much for working with Kayla and I, it really paid
off. After our training I noticed that my goal kicks were
much better. Kayla and I both made our school teams and I
made the metro team! Let's keep in touch and hopefully we
can do some more training in the summer and coming up year!
Thanks again for all your hard work!"
Sarah and Kayla
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